Qatar Airways, Aer Lingus launch new codeshare partners

Qatar Airways and Aer Lingus (EI) launched a new codeshare partnership on March 13.

The codeshare will give customers greater access to more destinations across the UK and Ireland, and benefit passengers across the globe, including in Africa, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and New Zealand.

Qatar Airways will add its codeshare on flights operated by Aer Lingus (EI), the national carrier of Ireland, and Aer Lingus Regional, in a move which further strengthens Qatar Airways’ ongoing partnership expansion with International Airlines Group (IAG).

Once implemented, Qatar Airways will have codeshare coverage with all IAG carriers, including British Airways, Iberia, Vueling and Aer Lingus, solidifying its position in the European market.

This new codeshare will enable connections between Qatar Airways and Aer Lingus (EI) flights through Dublin, London and Manchester. Customers will be able to travel between Irish and UK destinations, including Aberdeen, Belfast, Cork and Glasgow, and Qatar Airways’ extensive global network through Doha’s hub at Hamad International Airport.

This follows the recent expansion of the strategic alliance between Qatar Airways, British Airways and Iberia, which offers global connectivity between more countries than any other airline joint business.